Supporting mechanism, and adjusting device and gimbal having the same

ABSTRACT

A supporting mechanism includes a mounting assembly, a supporting assembly, and a connection assembly. The mounting assembly is configured to be coupled to a gimbal. The supporting assembly is configured to be coupled to an auxiliary apparatus. The connection assembly includes an assembling member. One end of the assembling member is rotatably connected to the mounting assembly, and another end of the assembling member is movably connected to the supporting assembly. A position of the auxiliary apparatus relative to the gimbal is adjustable by adjusting a position of the supporting assembly and a position of the assembling member relative to the mounting assembly.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a continuation of International Application No.PCT/CN2015/098383, filed on Dec. 23, 2015, the entire contents of whichare incorporated herein by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to a supporting mechanism, and anadjusting device and a gimbal having the supporting mechanism.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

An electric gimbal can carry an electronic device such as a video cameraor an image camera for photographing. An auxiliary apparatus such as anaudio recorder or a follow focus can be provided to a gimbal forrecording and zooming during photographing. Existing gimbals are notequipped with a dedicated mechanism for mounting the auxiliaryapparatus. An additional mounting mechanism has to be added to thegimbal to support the auxiliary apparatus. However, the mountingmechanism has an inflexible structure such that the auxiliary apparatusmounted thereon cannot be adjusted to a required position.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

In view of above technical problem in the conventional technologies,there is a need to provide a supporting mechanism that is easilyadjusted, and an adjusting device and a gimbal having the supportingmechanism.

An aspect of the disclosure discloses a supporting mechanism forcarrying an auxiliary apparatus and coupling the auxiliary apparatusonto a gimbal, the supporting mechanism comprising a mounting assemblyand a supporting assembly. The supporting mechanism can further comprisea connection assembly which comprises an assembling member, one end ofthe assembling member being rotatably connected to the mountingassembly, and the other end of the assembling member being movablyconnected to the supporting assembly. The supporting assembly can beconfigured to couple to the auxiliary apparatus, such that a position ofthe auxiliary apparatus relative to the gimbal can be adjustable tosatisfy actual requirements.

In some embodiments, the supporting mechanism can further comprise anadjusting assembly provided between the mounting assembly and theconnection assembly, the adjusting assembly being configured to adjust acoupling position of the connection assembly relative to the mountingassembly.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can comprise a couplingmember provided on the mounting assembly and a translational adjustingmember slidably provided on the coupling member. The connection assemblycan be coupled on the translational adjusting member.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can comprise a guiding portion.The translational adjusting member can comprise a sliding portion, thesliding portion being slidably fitted with the guiding portion.

In some embodiments, two said guiding portions can be provided spacedfrom each other, the sliding portion being slidably provided between thetwo guiding portions.

In some embodiments, a stopping portion can protrude from the guidingportion, and a sliding slot corresponding to the stopping portion can beprovided on the sliding portion. The stopping portion can protrude intothe sliding slot, such that the sliding portion can be slidably fittedwith the guiding portion.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise anengaging member. The engaging member can be provided on the couplingmember and partially protrude into the sliding slot to fix thetranslational adjusting member on the coupling member.

In some embodiments, the engaging member can comprise an engagingportion and an abutting portion provided on the engaging portion, theengaging portion being fixed on the coupling member using a fastener,the abutting portion protruding into the sliding slot to abut thetranslational adjusting member against the coupling member.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can further comprise a firstsupporting portion and a second supporting portion spaced from eachother, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portionbeing connected to the mounting assembly. The guiding portion can beprovided on one of the first supporting portion and the secondsupporting portion.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can further comprise a sleevingportion, the sleeving portion being connected with the first supportingportion and the second supporting portion, and the sleeving portionbeing adjustably sleeved on the mounting assembly.

In some embodiments, two said sleeving portions can be provided, the twosleeving portions being spaced from each other, and each of the sleevingportions being connected with the first supporting portion and thesecond supporting portion respectively, such that the coupling membercan be provided as a ring.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise afastener, the fastener passing through the first supporting portion andthe second supporting portion. A distance between the first supportingportion and the second supporting portion can be reduced by tighteningthe fastener, such that an inner diameter of the sleeving portion can bereduced and thereby the sleeving portion can be firmly sleeved on themounting assembly.

In some embodiments, the connection assembly can further comprise aconnector by which the assembling member can be rotatably connected tothe translational adjusting member. The supporting assembly can beconnected to the connector.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise arotational adjusting member provided on the translational adjustingmember, the rotational adjusting member being snap fitted with theconnector.

In some embodiments, a plurality of adjusting portions can be providedon one of the rotational adjusting member and the connector, and afitting portion corresponding to the adjusting portion can be providedon the other one of the rotational adjusting member and the connector,the fitting portion being sequentially snap fitted with the plurality ofadjusting portions to adjust a coupling angle of the connector relativeto the translational adjusting member.

In some embodiments, the plurality of adjusting portions can be arrangedalong a circumference of a circle spaced from one another.

In some embodiments, one said fitting portion can be provided.

In some embodiments, a plurality of said fitting portions can beprovided, the plurality of fitting portions being arranged along acircumference of a circle spaced from one another.

In some embodiments, the plurality of adjusting portions can be aplurality of adjusting teeth arranged along a circumference of a circle,such that the plurality of adjusting teeth can form a toothed discstructure.

In some embodiments, the fitting portion can be a toothed disc providedopposite to the plurality of adjusting teeth.

In some embodiments, the connector can further comprise a snap portion,one of the fitting portion and the adjusting portion being provided on aside of the snap portion, the assembling member being inserted into thesnap portion.

In some embodiments, the snap portion can comprise a ring portion andtwo locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closed ring, the twolocking portions being respectively provided at two ends of the ringportion and spaced from each other. The two locking portions can beconnected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameter of thering can be reduced to clamp the snap portion onto the assembling memberby the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the assembling member can comprise a rod portionand a connecting portion provided on the rod portion, the connectingportion being adjustably sleeved on the supporting assembly, and the rodportion being connected to the mounting assembly.

In some embodiments, the connecting portion can comprise a ring portionand two locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closed ring, thetwo locking portions being respectively provided at two ends of the ringportion and spaced from each other. The two locking portions can beconnected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameter of thering can be reduced to clamp the connecting portion onto the supportingassembly by the ring portion.

In some embodiments, two said connecting portions are provided, the twoconnecting portions being respectively provided at two ends of the rodportion, and the two connecting portions being adjustably connected tothe supporting assembly and the mounting assembly respectively.

In some embodiments, the supporting assembly can comprise a supportingmember provided on the assembling member, the supporting member beingmovably provided on the assembling member.

In some embodiments, the supporting assembly can further comprise acarrying member sleeved on the supporting member, an external connectingportion being provided on the carrying member and being configured tocouple to the auxiliary apparatus.

In some embodiments, the external connecting portion can be a mountinggroove which can be configured to fit with the auxiliary apparatus tofix the auxiliary apparatus.

In some embodiments, the carrying member can further comprise a ringportion and two locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closedring, the two locking portions being respectively provided at two endsof the ring portion and spaced from each other. The two locking portionscan be connected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameterof the ring can be reduced and clamp the carrying member onto thesupporting member by the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the external connecting portion can be provided onone of the two locking portions, or, the external connecting portion canbe provided on the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the mounting assembly can comprise a fixing memberand a mounting member fixedly provided on the fixing member, the fixingmember being configured to connect with the gimbal, and the assemblingmember being connected to the mounting member.

In some embodiments, the mounting member can be a mounting rod. Two saidmounting rods can be provided, the two mounting rods being provided onthe fixing member spaced from each other.

In some embodiments, a connection hole for connecting with the gimbalcan be provided on the fixing member.

In some embodiments, the auxiliary apparatus can be a follow focus, anaudio recorder or a shutter controller.

Another aspect of the disclosure discloses an adjusting device foradjusting a focal length or an aperture of an imaging device carried ona gimbal, the adjusting device comprising an adjuster. The adjustingdevice can further comprise a supporting mechanism comprising a mountingassembly, a supporting assembly and a connection assembly, theconnection assembly comprising an assembling member, one end of theassembling member being rotatably connected to the mounting assembly,and the other end of the assembling member being rotatably connected tothe supporting assembly. The adjuster can be provided on the supportingassembly. A position of the adjuster relative to the gimbal can beadjustable by adjusting a position of the supporting assembly and aposition of the assembling member relative to the mounting assembly tosatisfy actual requirements.

In some embodiments, the adjuster can comprise a driving member providedon the supporting assembly and an adjusting ring connected to thedriving member, the adjusting ring being sleeved on a circumference of alens of the imaging device and configured to adjust the focal length oraperture of the imaging device.

In some embodiments, a transmission member can be provided between thedriving member and the adjusting ring, the driving member driving theadjusting ring to rotate through the transmission member.

In some embodiments, the transmission member can be a transmission gear,and a driven tooth fitted with the transmission gear can be provided onan outer circumference of the adjusting ring.

In some embodiments, the driving member can be a brush motor or abrushless motor.

In some embodiments, a holding portion abutting against the lens of theimaging device can be provided on the outer circumference of theadjusting ring.

In some embodiments, the adjuster can further comprise an operating knobprovided on the transmission member.

In some embodiments, the adjuster can comprise a mounting base forcoupling the imaging device, the mounting base being configured toconnect with the gimbal and adjust a coupling height of the imagingdevice relative to the gimbal.

In some embodiments, the supporting mechanism can further comprise anadjusting assembly provided between the mounting assembly and theconnection assembly, the adjusting assembly being configured to adjust acoupling position of the connection assembly relative to the mountingassembly.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can comprise a couplingmember provided on the mounting assembly and a translational adjustingmember slidably provided on the coupling member. The connection assemblycan be coupled on the translational adjusting member.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can comprise a guiding portion.The translational adjusting member can comprise a sliding portion, thesliding portion being slidably fitted with the guiding portion.

In some embodiments, two said guiding portions can be provided spacedfrom each other, the sliding portion being slidably provided between thetwo guiding portions.

In some embodiments, a stopping portion can protrude from the guidingportion, and a sliding slot corresponding to the stopping portion can beprovided on the sliding portion. The stopping portion can protrude intothe sliding slot, such that the sliding portion can be slidably fittedwith the guiding portion.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise anengaging member. The engaging member can be provided on the couplingmember and partially protrude into the sliding slot to fix thetranslational adjusting member on the coupling member.

In some embodiments, the engaging member can comprise an engagingportion and an abutting portion provided on the locking portion, theengaging portion being fixed on the coupling member using a fastener,the abutting portion protruding into the sliding slot to abut thetranslational adjusting member against the coupling member.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can further comprise a firstsupporting portion and a second supporting portion spaced from eachother, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portionbeing connected to the mounting assembly. The guiding portion can beprovided on one of the first supporting portion and the secondsupporting portion.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can further comprise a sleevingportion, the sleeving portion being connected with the first supportingportion and the second supporting portion, and the sleeving portionbeing adjustably sleeved on the mounting assembly.

In some embodiments, two said sleeving portions can be provided, the twosleeving portions being spaced from each other, and each of the sleevingportions being connected with the first supporting portion and thesecond supporting portion respectively, such that the coupling membercan be provided as a ring.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise afastener, the fastener passing through the first supporting portion andthe second supporting portion. A distance between the first supportingportion and the second supporting portion can be reduced by tighteningthe fastener, such that an inner diameter of the sleeving portion can bereduced and thereby the sleeving portion can be firmly sleeved on themounting assembly.

In some embodiments, the connection assembly can further comprise aconnector by which the assembling member can be rotatably connected tothe translational adjusting member. The supporting assembly can beconnected to the connector.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise arotational adjusting member provided on the translational adjustingmember, the rotational adjusting member being snap fitted with theconnector.

In some embodiments, a plurality of adjusting portions can be providedon one of the rotational adjusting member and the connector, and afitting portion corresponding to the adjusting portion can be providedon the other one of the rotational adjusting member and the connector,the fitting portion being sequentially snap fitted with the plurality ofadjusting portions to adjust a coupling angle of the connector relativeto the translational adjusting member.

In some embodiments, the plurality of adjusting portions can be arrangedalong a circumference of a circle spaced from one another.

In some embodiments, one said fitting portion can be provided.

In some embodiments, a plurality of said fitting portions can beprovided, the plurality of fitting portions being arranged along acircumference of a circle spaced from one another.

In some embodiments, the plurality of adjusting portions can be aplurality of adjusting teeth arranged along a circumference of a circle,such that the plurality of adjusting teeth can form a toothed discstructure.

In some embodiments, the fitting portion can be a toothed disc providedopposite to the plurality of adjusting teeth.

In some embodiments, the connector can further comprise a snap portion,one of the fitting portion and the adjusting portion being provided on aside of the snap portion, the assembling member being inserted into thesnap portion.

In some embodiments, the snap portion can comprise a ring portion andtwo locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closed ring, the twolocking portions being respectively provided at two ends of the ringportion and spaced from each other. The two locking portions can beconnected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameter of thering can be reduced to clamp the snap portion onto the assembling memberby the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the assembling member can comprise a rod portionand a connecting portion provided on the rod portion, the connectingportion being adjustably sleeved on the supporting assembly, and the rodportion being connected to the mounting assembly.

In some embodiments, the connecting portion can comprise a ring portionand two locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closed ring, thetwo locking portions being respectively provided at two ends of the ringportion and spaced from each other. The two locking portions can beconnected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameter of thering can be reduced to clamp the connecting portion onto the supportingassembly by the ring portion.

In some embodiments, two said connecting portions can be provided, thetwo connecting portions being respectively provided at two ends of therod portion, and the two connecting portions being adjustably connectedto the supporting assembly and the mounting assembly respectively.

In some embodiments, the supporting assembly can comprise a supportingmember provided on the assembling member, the supporting member beingmovably provided on the assembling member.

In some embodiments, the supporting assembly can further comprise acarrying member sleeved on the supporting member, an external connectingportion being provided on the carrying member and being configured tocouple to the adjuster.

In some embodiments, the external connecting portion can be a mountinggroove which can be configured to fit with the adjuster to fix theadjuster.

In some embodiments, the carrying member can further comprise a ringportion and two locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closedring, the two locking portions being respectively provided at two endsof the ring portion and spaced from each other. The two locking portionscan be connected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameterof the ring can be reduced and clamp the carrying member onto thesupporting member by the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the external connecting portion can be provided onone of the two locking portions,

or, the external connecting portion can be provided on the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the mounting assembly can comprise a fixing memberand a mounting member fixedly provided on the fixing member, the fixingmember being configured to connect with the gimbal, and the assemblingmember being connected to the mounting member.

In some embodiments, the mounting member can be a mounting rod. Two saidmounting rods can be provided, the two mounting rods being provided onthe fixing member spaced from each other.

In some embodiments, a connection hole for connecting with the gimbalcan be provided on the fixing member.

A further aspect of the disclosure discloses a gimbal, comprising asupporting body and a carrying platform provided on the supporting body.The gimbal can further comprise a supporting mechanism which cancomprise a mounting assembly, a supporting assembly and a connectionassembly, the mounting assembly being provided on the carrying platform.The connection assembly can comprise an assembling member, one end ofthe assembling member being rotatably connected to the mountingassembly, and the other end of the assembling member being movablyconnected to the supporting assembly. The supporting assembly can beconfigured to couple an auxiliary apparatus, such that a position of theauxiliary apparatus relative to the gimbal can be adjustable to satisfyactual requirements.

In some embodiments, the gimbal can further comprise an adjuster, theadjuster being provided on the supporting assembly and configured toadjust a focal length or an aperture of an imaging device carried on thegimbal. A position of the adjuster relative to the gimbal can beadjustable by adjusting a position of the supporting assembly and aposition of the assembling member relative to the mounting assembly tosatisfy actual requirements.

In some embodiments, the adjuster can comprise a driving member providedon the supporting assembly and an adjusting ring connected to thedriving member, the adjusting ring being sleeved on a circumference of alens of the imaging device and configured to adjust the focal length oraperture of the imaging device.

In some embodiments, a transmission member can be provided between thedriving member and the adjusting ring, the driving member driving theadjusting ring to rotate through the transmission member.

In some embodiments, the transmission member is a transmission gear, anda driven tooth fitted with the transmission gear can be provided on anouter circumference of the adjusting ring.

In some embodiments, the driving member can be a brush motor or abrushless motor.

In some embodiments, a holding portion abutting against the lens of theimaging device can be provided on the outer circumference of theadjusting ring.

In some embodiments, the adjuster can further comprise an operating knobprovided on the transmission member.

In some embodiments, the adjuster can comprise a mounting base forcoupling the imaging device, the mounting base being provided on thecarrying platform and configured to adjust a coupling height of theimaging device relative to the carrying platform.

In some embodiments, the supporting mechanism can further comprise anadjusting assembly provided between the mounting assembly and theconnection assembly, the adjusting assembly being configured to adjust acoupling position of the connection assembly relative to the mountingassembly.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can comprise a couplingmember provided on the mounting assembly and a translational adjustingmember slidably provided on the coupling member. The connection assemblycan be coupled on the translational adjusting member.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can comprise a guiding portion.The translational adjusting member can comprise a sliding portion, thesliding portion being slidably fitted with the guiding portion.

In some embodiments, two said guiding portions can be provided spacedfrom each other, the sliding portion being slidably provided between thetwo guiding portions.

In some embodiments, a stopping portion can protrude from the guidingportion, and a sliding slot corresponding to the stopping portion can beprovided on the sliding portion. The stopping portion can protrude intothe sliding slot, such that the sliding portion can be slidably fittedwith the guiding portion.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise anengaging member. The engaging member can be provided on the couplingmember and partially protrudes into the sliding slot to fix thetranslational adjusting member on the coupling member.

In some embodiments, the engaging member can comprise an engagingportion and an abutting portion provided on the locking portion, theengaging portion being fixed on the coupling member using a fastener,the abutting portion protruding into the sliding slot to abut thetranslational adjusting member against the coupling member.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can further comprise a firstsupporting portion and a second supporting portion spaced from eachother, the first supporting portion and the second supporting portionbeing connected to the mounting assembly. The guiding portion can beprovided on one of the first supporting portion and the secondsupporting portion.

In some embodiments, the coupling member can further comprise a sleevingportion, the sleeving portion being connected with the first supportingportion and the second supporting portion, and the sleeving portionbeing adjustably sleeved on the mounting assembly.

In some embodiments, two said sleeving portions can be provided, the twosleeving portions being spaced from each other, and each of the sleevingportions being connected with the first supporting portion and thesecond supporting portion respectively, such that the coupling membercan be provided as a ring.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise afastener, the fastener passing through the first supporting portion andthe second supporting portion. A distance between the first supportingportion and the second supporting portion can be reduced by tighteningthe fastener, such that an inner diameter of the sleeving portion can bereduced and thereby the sleeving portion can be firmly sleeved on themounting assembly.

In some embodiments, the connection assembly can further comprise aconnector through which the assembling member can be roatably connectedto the translational adjusting member. The supporting assembly can beconnected to the connector.

In some embodiments, the adjusting assembly can further comprise arotational adjusting member provided on the translational adjustingmember, the rotational adjusting member being snap fitted with theconnector.

In some embodiments, a plurality of adjusting portions can be providedon one of the rotational adjusting member and the connector, and afitting portion corresponding to the adjusting portion is provided onthe other one of the rotational adjusting member and the connector, thefitting portion being sequentially snap fitted with the plurality ofadjusting portions to adjust a coupling angle of the connector relativeto the translational adjusting member.

In some embodiments, the plurality of adjusting portions can be arrangedalong a circumference of a circle spaced from one another.

In some embodiments, one said fitting portion can be provided.

In some embodiments, a plurality of said fitting portions can beprovided, the plurality of fitting portions being arranged along acircumference of a circle spaced from one another.

In some embodiments, the plurality of adjusting portions can be aplurality of adjusting teeth arranged along a circumference of a circle,such that the plurality of adjusting teeth can form a toothed discstructure.

In some embodiments, the fitting portion can be a toothed disc providedopposite to the plurality of adjusting teeth.

In some embodiments, the connector can further comprise a snap portion,one of the fitting portion and the adjusting portion being provided on aside of the snap portion, the assembling member being inserted into thesnap portion.

In some embodiments, the snap portion can comprise a ring portion andtwo locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closed ring, the twolocking portions being respectively provided at two ends of the ringportion and spaced from each other. The two locking portions can beconnected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameter of thering can be reduced to clamp the snap portion onto the assembling memberby the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the assembling member can comprise a rod portionand a connecting portion provided on the rod portion, the connectingportion being adjustably sleeved on the supporting assembly, and the rodportion being connected to the mounting assembly.

In some embodiments, the connecting portion can comprise a ring portionand two locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closed ring, thetwo locking portions being respectively provided at two ends of the ringportion and spaced from each other. The two locking portions can beconnected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameter of thering can be reduced to clamp the connecting portion onto the supportingassembly by the ring portion.

In some embodiments, two said connecting portions can be provided, thetwo connecting portions being respectively provided at two ends of therod portion, and the two connecting portions being adjustably connectedto the supporting assembly and the mounting assembly respectively.

In some embodiments, the supporting assembly can comprise a supportingmember provided on the assembling member, the supporting member beingmovably provided on the assembling member.

In some embodiments, the supporting assembly can further comprise acarrying member sleeved on the supporting member, an external connectingportion being provided on the carrying member and being configured tocouple to the auxiliary apparatus.

In some embodiments, the external connecting portion can be a mountinggroove which can be configured to fit with the auxiliary apparatus tofix the auxiliary apparatus.

In some embodiments, the carrying member can further comprise a ringportion and two locking portions, the ring portion being a non-closedring, the two locking portions being respectively provided at two endsof the ring portion and spaced from each other. The two locking portionscan be connected and fastened by a fastener, such that an inner diameterof the ring can be reduced and clamp the carrying member onto thesupporting member by the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the external connecting portion can be provided onone of the two locking portions,

or, the external connecting portion can be provided on the ring portion.

In some embodiments, the mounting assembly can comprise a fixing memberand a mounting member fixedly provided on the fixing member, the fixingmember being fixedly provided on the carrying platform, and theassembling member being connected to the mounting member.

In some embodiments, the mounting member can be a mounting rod. Two saidmounting rods can be provided, the two mounting rods being provided onthe fixing member spaced from each other.

In some embodiments, a connection hole for connecting with the carryingplatform can be provided on the fixing member.

The coupling position and the coupling angle of the connection assemblyof the supporting mechanism relative to the mounting assembly can beadjusted, such that the coupling position and the coupling angle of theadjuster on the gimbal, which adjuster being supported on the supportingassembly, can be conveniently adjusted.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows a gimbal in operating state according to a first embodimentof the disclosure.

FIG. 2 shows an adjusting device of the gimbal in operating state shownin FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the adjusting device of the gimbalshown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a supporting mechanism of theadjusting device shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 shows an exploded view of the supporting mechanism of theadjusting device shown in FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of an adjusting device of a gimbalaccording to a second embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a supporting mechanism of theadjusting device shown in FIG. 6.

FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the supporting mechanism of the adjustingdevice shown in FIG. 7.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS

TABLE 1 Gimbal 300 Adjusting device 1 Supporting mechanism 100 Mountingassembly 10 Fixing member 12 Mounting portion 121 Connection hole 1211Fixing portion 123 Mounting member  14, 614 Adjusting assembly 30Coupling member 32 First supporting portion 321 Second supportingportion 323 Sleeving portion 325 Guiding portion 327 Stopping portion329 Translational adjusting member 34 Sliding portion 341 Sliding slot3411 Connection portion 343 Engaging member 36 Engaging portion 361Abutting portion 363 Rotational adjusting member 38 Adjusting portion381 Fastener 39 Fastening portion 391 Operating portion 393 Connectionassembly 50, 64 Connector 52 Fitting portion 521 Snap portion 523 Ringportion 5231 Locking portion 5233 Assembling member 54 Rod portion 541,641 Connecting portion 543, 643 Ring portion 5431, 6431 Locking portion5433, 6433 Fastener 56, 58 Supporting assembly 70 Supporting member  72,672 Carrying member 74 Ring portion 741 Locking portion 743 Externalconnecting portion 745 Fastener 76 Adjuster 200 Driving member 210Transmission member 230 Adjusting ring 250 Driven tooth 251 Holdingportion 253 Operating knob 270 Mounting base 290 Carrying device 3Supporting body 310 Carrying platform 330 Imaging device 400

Illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure will be described indetail by reference to the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

A better understanding of the disclosure will be obtained by referenceto the following detailed description that sets forth illustrativeembodiments with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent that,the embodiments described herein are merely provided by way of exampleonly. Those skilled in the art can conceive other embodiments in lightof those embodiments disclosed herein without inventive efforts, and allthese embodiments are within the scope of the disclosure.

It is apparent that, if a component is described as “being fixed to”another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component, oran intermediate component can be provided therebetween. If a componentis described as “being coupled to” another component, it can be directlycoupled to the other component, or an intermediate component can beprovided therebetween. If a component is described as “being disposedon” another component, it can be disposed directly on the othercomponent, or an intermediate component can be provided therebetween.Terms such as “vertical”, “horizontal”, “left”, “right”, as used in thedisclosure, are merely illustrative.

Unless otherwise defined, technical and scientific terms, as used in thedisclosure, have the same meaning as commonly understood by thoseskilled in the field of the disclosure. The terms as used in thedisclosure are intended to illustrate the embodiments, not to limit thedisclosure. The term “and/or”, as used in the disclosure, comprises anyand all combinations of one or more items as listed.

Illustrative embodiments of the disclosure are described with referenceto the drawings. The embodiments and features can be combined with oneanother provided they are technically compatible.

Referring to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the disclosure provides agimbal 300 which can be configured to carry an imaging device 400 suchas a video camera or an image camera to capture images. The gimbal 300can comprise a carrying device 3 and an adjusting device 1. The carryingdevice 3 can be provided to carry the imaging device 400. The adjustingdevice 1 can be provided on the carrying device 3 and connected with theimaging device 400, such that a user can adjust a focal length or anaperture of the imaging device 400 using the adjusting device 1.

In some embodiments, the gimbal 300 can be a tri-axial gimbal. Thecarrying device 3 can be a primary supporting member of the tri-axialgimbal, and can comprise a supporting body 310 and a carrying platform330 provided on the supporting body 310. A configuration of thesupporting body 310 can be similar to that of a conventional tri-axialgimbal, a description of which will be omitted for conciseness. Thecarrying platform 330 can be configured to carry the imaging device 400and the adjusting device 1.

It will be appreciated that, the gimbal 300 can be provided as othertypes of gimbals, such as a bi-axial gimbal. A configuration of thesupporting body 310 can vary depending on the type of the gimbal 300, adescription of which will be omitted for conciseness.

The adjusting device 1 can comprise a supporting mechanism 100 providedon the carrying platform 330 and an adjuster 200 provided on thesupporting mechanism 100.

Referring to FIGS. 2-5, the supporting mechanism 100 can comprise amounting assembly 10, an adjusting assembly 30, a connection assembly 50and a supporting assembly 70. In some embodiments, the mounting assembly10 can be fixed to the carrying platform 330. The adjusting assembly 30can be adjustably provided on the mounting assembly 10. The connectionassembly 50 can be rotatably provided on the adjusting assembly 30. Thesupporting assembly 70 can be adjustably provided on the connectionassembly 50. The supporting assembly 70 can be configured to support theadjuster 200. A position of the connection assembly 50 and a positionthe supporting assembly 70 relative to the carrying platform 330 can beadjusted by adjusting a position of the adjusting assembly 30 relativeto the mounting assembly 10, such that a relative position of theadjuster 200 on the gimbal 300 can be adjusted.

The mounting assembly 10 can comprise a fixing member 12 and a mountingmember 14 provided on the fixing member 12.

The fixing member 12 can comprise a mounting portion 121 and a fixingportion 123 provided on the mounting portion 121. A connection hole 1211can be provided on the mounting portion 121, and the mounting portion121 can be connected to the carrying platform 330 through a fastenersuch as a bolt. It will be appreciated that, an intermediate part can beprovided between the mounting portion 121 and the carrying platform 330which is fixedly provided on the carrying platform 330. The mountingportion 121 can be mounted on the intermediate part through thefastener, such that the mounting portion 121 is connected to and mountedon the carrying platform 330. It will be appreciated that, theintermediate part can be optionally omitted, and the mounting portion121 can be directly coupled on the carrying platform 330 using thefastener.

The fixing portion 123 can be provided as a substantially hollowcylindrical rod. In some embodiments, two fixing portions 123 can beprovided which protrude from two ends of the mounting portion 121respectively. The fixing portions 123 can be configured to fix themounting member 14.

The mounting member 14 can be provided as a substantially hollowcylindrical rod. The mounting member 14 can be provided substantiallyperpendicular to the fastener 12. In some embodiments, two mountingmembers 14 can be provided which are fixed to the two fixing portions123. One end of each of the mounting members 14 can be fixedly insertedinto one of the fixing portions 123, such that a loosening or shaking ofthe mounting member 14 can be prevented in supporting the adjustingassembly 30.

The adjusting assembly 30 can be coupled on the mounting member 14 toadjust a coupling position and a coupling angle of the connectionassembly 50 relative to the mounting assembly 10. The adjusting assembly30 can comprise a coupling member 32, a translational adjusting member34, an engaging member 36 and a rotational adjusting member 38. In someembodiments, the coupling member 32 can be sleeved on the mountingmember 14. The translational adjusting member 34 can be slidably coupledon the coupling member 32. The engaging member 36 can pass through thecoupling member 32 and the translational adjusting member 34 to fix thetranslational adjusting member 34 to the coupling member 32. Therotational adjusting member 38 can be fixedly coupled on thetranslational adjusting member 34.

In some embodiments, the coupling member 32 can be provided as asubstantially closed ring configuration which can comprise a firstsupporting portion 321, a second supporting portion 323, a sleevingportion 325 and a guiding portion 327.

The first supporting portion 321 and the second supporting portion 323can be provided facing each other with a space therebetween andsubstantially parallel to each other. Two sleeving portions 325 can beprovided. One sleeving portions 325 can be provided at a respective endof the first supporting portion 321 and connected with the firstsupporting portion 321 and the second supporting portion 323, such thatthe coupling member 32 is provided as a closed ring configuration. Thecoupling member 32 can be sleeved on the mounting member 14 through thesleeving portions 325.

The guiding portion 327 can be provided on a side of the firstsupporting portion 321 opposite to the second supporting portion 323.The guiding portion 327 can guide a motion direction of thetranslational adjusting member 34 relative to the coupling member 32. Insome embodiments, two guiding portions 327 can be provided which arerespectively provided on two opposite sides of the first supportingportion 321. Each of the guiding portions 327 can extend in a directionopposite to the second supporting portion 323. The two guiding portion327 can be substantially parallel to each other, such that a guidegroove (not labeled) can be formed between the two guiding portions 327.The guide groove can extend in a direction that is substantiallyperpendicular to a length direction of the mounting member 14. The guidegroove can slidably receive the translational adjusting member 34. Astopping portion 329 can be provided on a side of each of the guidingportions 327 that faces the guide groove. The stopping portion 329 canprotrude from the guiding portion 327. The stopping portion 329 can befitted with the translational adjusting member 34 to guide the motiondirection of the translational adjusting member 34 relative to thecoupling member 32. It will be appreciated that, a position of the firstsupporting portion 321 and a position of the second supporting portion323 can be interchanged, and the guiding portion 327 can be provided onone of the first supporting portion 321 and the second supportingportion 323.

One end of the translational adjusting member 34 can be slidablyinserted into the guide groove. The translational adjusting member 34can comprise a sliding portion 341 and a connection portion 343 providedon the sliding portion 341.

The sliding portion 341 can be substantially provided as a rod. Thesliding portion 341 can be provided with a sliding slot 3411 extendingalong a length thereof on two sides of the sliding portion. The slidingslot 3411 can be fitted with the stopping portion 329 to guide a slidingdirection of the translational adjusting member 34 relative to thecoupling member 32. The stopping portion 329 on the guiding portion 327can protrude into the sliding slot 3411 when the sliding portion 341 isinserted into the guide groove, thereby preventing the translationaladjusting member 34 from being released from the guide groove in adirection perpendicular to the guide groove. The connection portion 343can be provided at one end of the sliding portion 341 and on a side ofthe installation member 32. The connection portion 343 can be configuredto install the rotational adjusting member 38.

It will be appreciated that, a sliding fit between the translationaladjusting member 34 and the coupling member 32 is not limited to theillustrative embodiment in which a sliding slot fits with a slidingrail, but can be implemented with other sliding fit configurations Forexample, the translational adjusting member 34 and the coupling member32 can be an adjustable sleeving configuration, and a coupling positionof the translational adjusting member 34 relative to the coupling member32 can be adjusted by a relative sliding between the translationaladjusting member 34 and the coupling member 32 in an axial direction.

The engaging member 36 can be provided to the coupling member 32 and thetranslational adjusting member 34. In some instances, the engagingmember 36 can be provided between the two guiding portions 327. Theengaging member 36 can be configured to fix the translational adjustingmember 34 to the coupling member 32. The engaging member 36 can comprisean engaging portion 361 and an abutting portion 363 provided on theengaging portion 361.

In some embodiments, the engaging portion 361 can be provided with asubstantially “U” shape. The engaging portion 361 can be provided on abottom of the guide groove and abut against the two guiding portions 327and the first supporting portion 321. The abutting portion 363 can beformed on the engaging portion 361 and disposed corresponding to thesliding slot 3411 of the translational adjusting member 34. When thesliding portion 341 of the translational adjusting member 34 is insertedinto the guide groove, the sliding portion 341 can pass through theengaging portion 361 of the engaging member 36, and meanwhile theabutting portion 363 can protrude into the sliding slot 3411, such thatthe engaging member 36 can be fitted with the sliding slot 3411. Theabutting portion 363 can abut against a sidewall of the sliding slot3411 by locking the engaging member 36 onto the first supporting portion321 using a locking member. In other words, the translational adjustingmember 34 can be fixed to the coupling member 32. In some instances, thelocking member can be a threaded connector such as a screw or a bolt.Optionally, the locking member can be another mechanical connectionassembly such as a snap fit.

In some instances, in order to conveniently mount and adjust thetranslational adjusting member 34, a fastener 39 can be provided to thecoupling member 32 which passes through the second supporting portion323, the first supporting portion 321, the engaging member 36 and thetranslational adjusting member 34 in this order to fix the translationaladjusting member 34 onto the coupling member 32.

In some embodiments, the fastener 39 can comprise a fastening portion391 and an operating portion 393 provided on the fastening portion 391.A connecting thread can be provided on the fastening portion 391 whichis to be threadedly connected to the engaging member 36. The operatingportion 393 can be an operation handle to provide a portion to beoperated by a user in tightening the fastener 39. A distance between thefirst supporting portion 321 and the second supporting portion 323 canbe adjusted by adjusting a depth of screwing the fastener 39 into theengaging member 36. Meanwhile, a degree of sleeving the coupling member32 on the mounting member 14 can be adjusted by adjusting an innerdiameter of the sleeving portion 325, such that the user can adjust aposition of the coupling member 32 relative to the mounting member 14 tosatisfy actual requirements. In addition, a degree of locking theengaging member 36 on the first supporting portion 321 can be adjustedby adjusting a depth of screwing the fastener 39 into the engagingmember 36. In other words, a degree of locking of the translationaladjusting member 34 on the coupling member 32 can be adjusted, such thatthe user can adjust a coupling position of the translational adjustingmember 34 relative to the coupling member 32 to satisfy actualrequirements.

The rotational adjusting member 38 can be provided at an end of thetranslational adjusting member 34. The rotational adjusting member 38can be configured to connect with the connection assembly 50 and toadjust a coupling angle of the connection assembly 50 relative to themounting assembly 10.

In some instances, a plurality of adjusting portions 381 can be providedon a side of the rotational adjusting member 38 opposite to thetranslational adjusting member 34. The plurality of adjusting portions381 can be fitted with the connection assembly 50 to position a couplingangle of the connection assembly 50 relative to the mounting assembly10. In some embodiments, the adjusting portion 381 can be an adjustingtooth. The plurality of adjusting portions 381 can be arranged along acircumference of a circle with a spacing therebetween, such that therotational adjusting member 38 can be provided as a toothed disc. Anaxis of the rotational adjusting member 38 can be substantially parallelto a length direction of the mounting member 14.

The connection assembly 50 can be connected to the rotational adjustingmember 38. The connection assembly 50 can comprise a connector 52 and anassembling member 54. In some embodiments, the connector 52 can beadjustably fitted to the rotational adjusting member 38. The assemblingmember 54 can be coupled to the connector 52 using a fastener 56.

The connector 52 can comprise a fitting portion 521 and a snap portion523 provided on the fitting portion 521.

The fitting portion 521 can be disposed opposite to the adjustingportion 381. The fitting portion 521 can be fitted with the adjustingportion 381, such that a coupling angle of the connector 52 relative tothe rotational adjusting member 38 can be secured. In some embodiments,the fitting portion 521 can be provided as a tooth. A plurality offitting portions 521 can be provided which are arranged along acircumference of a circle with a spacing therebetween, such that thefitting portion 521 can be provided as a toothed disc. The fittingportion 521 and the adjusting portion 381 can be substantially coaxiallyprovided and engaged with each other.

It will be appreciated that, in other embodiments, one or more fittingportions 521 can be provided. The one or more fitting portions 521 canbe sequentially fitted with a plurality of adjusting teeth of theadjusting portion 381, thereby securing a coupling angle of theconnector 521 relative to the rotational adjusting member 38.

It will be appreciated that, in other embodiments, a position where thefitting portion 521 being disposed and a position of the adjustingportion 381 being disposed can be interchanged. For instance, theadjusting portion 381 can be provided on the assembling member 54, whilethe fitting portion 521 can be provided on the rotational adjustingmember 38, such that the fitting portion 521 can be sequentially snapfitted with a plurality of adjusting teeth of the adjusting portion 381,thereby securing the coupling angle of the connector 52 relative to therotational adjusting member 38.

It will be appreciated that, structures of the fitting portion 521 andthe adjusting portion 381 are not limited to the toothed disc asdiscussed hereinabove, but can be provided with other snap-fitstructures. For example, the fitting portion 521 and the adjustingportion 381 can be provided as a protrusion and a groove respectivelythat are fitted with each other, such that the coupling angle of theconnector 52 relative to the rotational adjusting member 38 can besecured by the snap-fit between the fitting portion 521 and theadjusting portion 381. For another example, the fitting portion 521 andthe adjusting portion 381 can be provided as other mechanical snapstructures, a description of which will be omitted for conciseness.

The snap portion 523 can be provided on a side of the fitting portion521 to connect with the assembling member 54. The snap portion 523 cancomprise a ring portion 5231 and two locking portions 5233. The ringportion 5231 can be a non-closed ring having an axis substantiallyperpendicular to an axis of the fitting portion 521. The two lockingportions 5233 can be respectively disposed at two ends of the ringportion 5231 and spaced from each other. The two locking portions 5233can be connected and fastened by a fastener 56, such that an innerdiameter of the ring portion 5231 is reduced to clamp the snap portion523 onto the assembling member 54 by the ring portion 5231.

In some instances, the fitting portion 521 can be disposed on a side ofone of the locking portions 5233. The fastener 56 can first pass throughthe two locking portions 5233, then pass through the fitting portion 521and the rotational adjusting member 38, and then be screwed to theconnection portion 343 of the translational adjusting member 34, suchthat the connector 52 is connected to the rotational adjusting member38. When the coupling angle of the connector 52 relative to therotational adjusting member 38 is to be adjusted, the fastener 56 can befirst released, then the connector 52 can be rotated by a desired angle,and then the fastener 56 can be locked onto the translational adjustingmember 34, such that the fitting portion 521 and the adjusting portion381 can be snap fitted with each other.

The assembling member 54 can comprise a rod portion 541 and a connectingportion 543 provided on the rod portion 541. One end of the rod portion541 can be a mounting end (not labeled) through which the rod portion541 can be connected to the mounting member 14. In some embodiments, themounting end of the rod portion 541 can be inserted into the ringportion 5231 of the snap portion 523. The connecting portion 543 can beprovided at an end of the rod portion 541 that is distal from the snapportion 523. The connecting portion 543 can have a configurationsubstantially similar to the snap portion 523. For instance, theconnecting portion 543 can comprise a ring portion 5431 and two lockingportions 5433. The ring portion 5431 can be a non-closed ring having anaxis being substantially perpendicular to an axis of the ring portion5231 of the snap portion 523. The two locking portions 5433 can berespectively disposed at two ends of the ring portion 5431 and spacedfrom each other. The two locking portions 5433 can be connected andfastened by a fastener 58, such that an inner diameter of the ringportion 5431 is reduced to clamp the connecting portion 543 onto thesupporting assembly 70 by the ring portion 5431.

The supporting assembly 70 can be coupled to the assembling member 54 toinstall the adjuster 200. The supporting assembly 70 can comprise asupporting member 72 and a carrying member provided on the supportingmember 72.

The supporting member 72 can be substantially provided as a rod. Thesupporting member 72 can be inserted into the ring portion 5431 of theassembling member 54. The carrying member 74 can be adjustably sleevedon the supporting member 72 and have a configuration substantiallysimilar to the connecting portion 543. For instance, the carrying member74 can comprise a ring portion 741 and two locking portions 743. Thering portion 741 can be a non-closed ring and sleeved on the supportingmember 72. The two locking portions 743 can be respectively disposed attwo ends of the ring portion 741 and spaced from each other. The twolocking portions 743 can be connected and fastened by a fastener, suchthat an inner diameter of the ring portion 741 is reduced to clamp thecarrying member 74 onto the supporting member 72 by the ring portion741. In some instances, an external connecting portion 745 can beprovided on the carrying member 74 and disposed on one of the twolocking portions 743. In some embodiments, the external connectingportion 745 can be a mounting groove for coupling the adjuster 200. Itwill be appreciated that, the external connecting portion 745 can beoptionally provided on the ring portion 741 of the carrying member 74.

The adjuster 200 can be provided on the carrying member 74. The adjuster200 can comprise a driving member 210, a transmission member 230 and anadjusting ring 250. In some embodiments, the driving member 210 can beprovided on the external connecting portion 745, the transmission member230 can be provided between the driving member 210 and the adjustingring 250, and the driving member 210 can drive the adjusting ring 250 torotate through the transmission member 230.

In some embodiments, the driving member 210 can be a motor including anysuitable type of motor such as a brushless motor or a brush motor. Thetransmission member 230 can be a gear. The transmission member 230 canbe provided at an output end of the driving member 210. The adjustingring 250 can be provided with a substantially ring shape. The adjustingring 250 can be sleeved on and abut against a circumference of a lens ofthe imaging device 400. A driven tooth 251 can be provided on an outercircumference of the adjusting ring 250 and engaged with thetransmission member 230. A holding portion 253 can be provided on aninner circumference of the adjusting ring 250. The holding portion 253can be made of an elastic material which abuts against the circumferenceof the lens of the imaging device 400, such that the adjusting ring 250can drive the lens to rotate to effect a zooming of the imaging device400.

In some instances, in order to facilitate a user to manually adjust afocal length or an aperture of the imaging device 400, the transmissionmember 230 can be provided with an operating knob 270. The operatingknob 270 can be fixedly connected with the transmission member 230. Thetransmission member 230 can be driven to rotate the adjusting ring 250by rotating the operating knob 270, such that a manual zooming of theimaging device 400 can be effected.

In some instances, the adjuster 200 can comprise a mounting base 290(referring to FIGS. 1-3) that is provided on the carrying platform 330.In some embodiments, the mounting base 290 can be substantially providedas a block. The mounting base 290 can be configured to adjust a couplingheight of the imaging device 400 relative to the carrying platform 330to assist the supporting mechanism 100 in adjusting a coupling positionof the adjusting ring 250 relative to the imaging device 400.

Referring to FIGS. 6-8, an adjusting device of the second embodiment canbe provided with a configuration substantially identical to theadjusting device of the first embodiment. The adjusting device of thesecond embodiment can differ from the adjusting device of the firstembodiment in the following aspects.

In the supporting mechanism of the adjusting device of the secondembodiment, the adjusting assembly as provided in the first embodimentcan be omitted. The connection assembly can be directly coupled on amounting assembly, and a coupling position and a coupling angle of theconnection assembly relative to the mounting assembly can be adjustable.

The connection assembly 64 of the second embodiment can comprise anassembling member (not labeled). The assembling member can comprise arod portion 641 and a connecting portion 643 provided on the rod portion641. Two connecting portions 643 can be provided which are respectivelyprovided at two opposite ends of the rod portion 641. In someembodiments, the two connecting portions 643 can be symmetricallyprovided on the rod portion 641.

Each of the connecting portions 643 can comprise a ring portion 6431 andtwo locking portions 6433. The ring portion 6431 can be a non-closedring. The two locking portions 6433 can be respectively provided at twoends of the ring portion 6431 and spaced from each other. The twolocking portions 6433 can be connected and fastened by a fastener, suchthat an inner diameter of the ring portion 6431 can be reduced to clampthe connecting portion 643 onto the mounting member 614 and/or thesupporting member 672 by the ring portion 6431. The inner diameter ofthe ring portion 6431 can be increased by releasing the fastener, suchthat the user can adjust a coupling position and a coupling angle of theassembling member relative to the mounting member 614 and/or thesupporting member 672, and a coupling position of the adjuster on thegimbal can be adjusted.

The adjusting device as discussed hereinabove comprises a supportingmechanism to support the adjuster. The coupling position and thecoupling angle of the connection assembly of the supporting mechanismrelative to the mounting assembly can be adjusted, such that thecoupling position and the coupling angle of the adjuster on the gimbal,which adjuster being supported on the supporting mechanism, can also beconveniently adjusted.

It will be appreciated that, in addition to the adjuster, the supportingmechanism can be configured to support a recorder, a shutter controlleror other auxiliary apparatus.

The foregoing embodiments are intended to merely illustrate rather thanlimit the disclosure. While some embodiments of the disclosure have beenshown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in theart that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerousvariations and substitutions will occur to those skilled in the artwithout departing from the scope of the disclosure. Various alterationsmay be made to the present disclosure by those skilled in the art withinthe spirit of the present disclosure so long as the alterations do notdepart from the technical effect of the present disclosure. All thesealterations as made based on the spirit of the present disclosure are tobe covered by the scope of the present disclosure.

What is claimed is:
 1. A supporting mechanism comprising: a mountingassembly configured to be coupled to a gimbal; a supporting assemblyconfigured to be coupled to an auxiliary apparatus; and a connectionassembly including an assembling member, the assembling member includinga rod portion, one end of the rod portion being adjustably connected tothe mounting assembly in a rotation manner, and another end of the rodportion being adjustably connected to the supporting assembly in alinear movement manner; wherein a position of the auxiliary apparatusrelative to the gimbal is adjustable at least by adjusting a linearposition of the supporting assembly and a rotation position of the rodportion relative to the mounting assembly.
 2. The supporting mechanismof claim 1, further comprising: an adjusting assembly provided betweenthe mounting assembly and the connection assembly, the adjustingassembly being configured to adjust a coupling position of theconnection assembly relative to the mounting assembly.
 3. An adjustingdevice comprising: an adjuster; and a supporting mechanism including: amounting assembly configured to be coupled to a gimbal; a supportingassembly coupled to the adjuster; and a connection assembly including anassembling member, the assembling member including a rod portion, afirst end of the rod portion being adjustably connected to the mountingassembly in a rotation manner, and a second end of the rod portion beingadjustably connected to the supporting assembly in a linear movementmanner; wherein a position of the adjuster relative to the gimbal isadjustable at least by adjusting a linear position of the supportingassembly and a rotation position of the rod portion relative to themounting assembly.
 4. The adjusting device of claim 3, wherein theadjuster includes: a driving member provided on the supporting assembly;and an adjusting ring connected to the driving member, the adjustingring being configured to be sleeved on a circumference of a lens of animaging device and to adjust a focal length or an aperture of theimaging device.
 5. The adjusting device of claim 4, wherein the adjusterfurther includes a transmission member between the driving member andthe adjusting ring, the driving member being configured to drive theadjusting ring to rotate through the transmission member.
 6. Theadjusting device of claim 5, wherein: the transmission member includes atransmission gear; and the adjusting ring includes a driven tooth on anouter circumference of the adjusting ring, the driven tooth being fittedwith the transmission gear.
 7. The adjusting device of claim 5, whereinthe adjuster further includes an operating knob provided on thetransmission member.
 8. The adjusting device of claim 4, wherein theadjusting ring includes a holding portion on an inner circumference ofthe adjusting ring, the holding portion being configured to abut againstthe lens of the imaging device.
 9. The adjusting device of claim 3,wherein the adjuster includes a mounting base for coupling an imagingdevice, the mounting base being configured to connect with the gimbaland adjust a coupling height of the imaging device relative to thegimbal.
 10. The adjusting device of claim 3, wherein the assemblingmember includes: a connecting portion provided on the rod portion, theconnecting portion being adjustably sleeved on the supporting assembly.11. The adjusting device of claim 10, wherein: the connecting portionincludes: a ring portion including a non-closed ring; and two lockingportions provided at two ends of the ring portion, respectively, andspaced from each other; and the connection assembly further includes afastener configured to fasten the two locking portions to reduce aninner diameter of the ring to clamp the connecting portion onto thesupporting assembly.
 12. The adjusting device of claim 10, wherein: theconnecting portion is a first connecting portion provided at the secondend of the rod portion; the assembling member further includes a secondconnecting portion provided at the first end of the rod portion; and thefirst connecting portion and the second connecting portion areadjustably connected to the supporting assembly and the mountingassembly respectively.
 13. The adjusting device of claim 3, wherein thesupporting assembly includes a supporting member movably provided on theassembling member.
 14. The adjusting device of claim 13, wherein thesupporting assembly further includes a carrying member sleeved on thesupporting member, the carrying member including an external connectingportion coupled to the adjuster.
 15. The adjusting device of claim 14,wherein: the carrying member further includes: a ring portion includinga non-closed ring; and two locking portions provided at two ends of thering portion, respectively, and spaced from each other; and theconnection assembly further includes a fastener configured to fasten thetwo locking portions to reduce an inner diameter of the ring to clampthe carrying member onto the supporting member.
 16. The adjusting deviceof claim 15, wherein the external connecting portion is provided on oneof the two locking portions or on the ring portion.
 17. The adjustingdevice of claim 3, wherein the mounting assembly includes: a fixingmember configured to be coupled to the gimbal; and a mounting memberfixedly provided on the fixing member and coupled to the assemblingmember.
 18. The adjusting device of claim 17, wherein: the mountingmember includes two mounting rods provided on the fixing member andspaced from each other.
 19. A gimbal comprising: a supporting body; acarrying platform provided on the supporting body; and a supportingmechanism including: a mounting assembly provided on the carryingplatform; a supporting assembly; and a connection assembly including anassembling member, the assembling member including a rod portion, oneend of the rod portion being adjustably connected to the mountingassembly in a rotation manner, and another end of the rod portion beingadjustably connected to the supporting assembly in a linear movementmanner.
 20. The gimbal of claim 19, further comprising: an adjusterprovided on the supporting assembly and configured to adjust a focallength or an aperture of an imaging device carried on the gimbal;wherein a position of the adjuster relative to the gimbal is adjustableat least by adjusting a linear position of the supporting assembly and arotation position of the rod portion relative to the mounting assembly.